PSC 133.04(11)(a)3. 3. The identification and description of each surface water crossing, including all of the following:

PSC 133.04(11)(a)3.a. a. The location of the crossing.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)3.b. b. The width of the stream or waterbody at the proposed crossing location.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)3.c. c. The proposed construction methods for the crossing.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)3.d. d. Whether the waterway is defined as outstanding resource water or exceptional resource water by the department.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)4. 4. The identification and description of each wetland crossing, including all of the following:

PSC 133.04(11)(a)4.a. a. The location of the wetland crossing.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)4.b. b. The length of crossing.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)4.c. c. The proposed construction methods for the crossing.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)4.d. d. The wetland type using the Wisconsin Wetland Inventory classification.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)4.e. e. The wetland type identified by vegetation community type.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)4.f. f. The presence or absence of invasive species, noting whether they are dominant.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)4.g. g. Whether any of the wetland is in or adjacent to an area of special natural resource interest as defined by the department.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)5. 5. An evaluation of whether any endangered, threatened or special concern species are located along the project route and what affect the project could have on those species. For each species identified, describe how the proposed project may be modified to reduce or eliminate any potential effect on the species.

PSC 133.04(11)(a)6. 6. An evaluation of whether any known archeological or historical resources would be affected. For each resource identified, describe how the proposed project may be modified to reduce or eliminate any potential effect on the resource.

PSC 133.04(11)(b) (b) For gas line projects that involve construction outside the limits of road rights-of-way or require coordinated commission and department review under s. 30.025, Stats., the commission may require additional environmental information on a case-by-case basis after consultation with the utility.

PSC 133.04(12) (12) Efficiency or conservation. For projects involving new or modified buildings, information on energy efficiency or conservation features, including all of the following:

PSC 133.04(12)(a) (a) The type and R–value of insulating material used for walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, and windows.

PSC 133.04(12)(b) (b) The type of heating and cooling system selected and the system’s energy efficiency rating.

PSC 133.04(12)(c) (c) The type and source of fuel selected.

PSC 133.04(12)(d) (d) The type of lighting system selected.

PSC 133.04(13) (13) Other necessary information. Any other information necessary to understand the project.

PSC 133.04(14) (14) Commission requested information. Any other information requested by the commission.

PSC 133.04 History History: Cr. Register, February, 1959, No. 38, eff. 3-1-59: CR 07-020: am. (intro.), (1) (intro.), (2) to (5), cr. (1) (a) to (d), (6), (9), (11), (12) and (14), renum. (6), (7), (8) and (9) to be (7), (8), (10) and (13) and am. Register October 2007, No. 622, eff. 11-1-07.

PSC 133.05 PSC 133.05 Pre-application consultation. For any gas public utility project that requires a certificate of authority and is required to follow the department permit procedure for utility facilities under s. 30.025, Stats., the utility shall consult with the commission and department during development of the applications to discuss project scope, alternatives, routes or locations, and information required for the applications.

PSC 133.05 History History: Cr. Register, February, 1959, No. 38, eff. 3-1-59; correction in (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register April 2007 No. 616; CR 07-020: r. and recr. Register October 2007 No. 622, eff. 11-1-07.

PSC 133.06 PSC 133.06 Commission procedure.

PSC 133.06(1) (1) Hearing requirements. The commission is not required to hold a hearing on a gas public utility application for a certificate of authority unless any of the following apply:

PSC 133.06(1)(a) (a) The application proposes a change in the type of gas or proposes the construction, installation, or the placing in operation of plant that contemplate a change in the type of gas.